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North Carolina vs South Carolina for CNS Licensing

Total Fees
$100
NC
vs
$40
SC
Timeline
4-8 wks
NC
vs
4-8 wks
SC
Renewal Fee
N/A
NC
vs
$145
SC

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category North Carolina South Carolina
Total Fees $100 $40 ✓
Application Fee N/A $30
Exam Fee N/A N/A
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee N/A $145
CE Hours N/A 30 hrs
NLC Compact Member No No

Key Differences

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Cost

South Carolina is $60 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: South Carolina

Category Winners

Lower Cost
South Carolina $40
vs North Carolina ($100)
Faster Processing
North Carolina 4-8 wks
vs South Carolina (4-8 wks)

North Carolina Board

North Carolina Board of Nursing

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South Carolina Board

South Carolina Board of Nursing

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